Flag Day Reflections and Canal Debates in Alabama and Pennsylvania
The piece honors Flag Day with calls to reverence and national unity, citing the 50th anniversary of the Civil War and a flag gifted to Independence Hall. It also surveys Pennsylvania canal history, arguing for inland transportation revival and noting data gaps in freight-rate records, while highlighting public interest in canal bills.
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United States
Historical Society of
State of
Alabama
Independence Hall
Edward Brooks
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Louisiana
South
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Canal history and railroads in Pennsylvania reflected in debate
The piece discusses canal versus railroad control in Pennsylvania, noting state attempts to sell canals to the Pennsylvania Railroad, the 1855 offer of 7.5 million dollars, and subsequent railroad dominance. It lists the few canals still operating and cites rate data and court testimony on coal transport, with wider wartime shipping views and assorted editorials on war and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Canal
Pennsylvania Railroad
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Public Works
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pollock
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill Navigation Company
Schuylkill River
Port Clinton
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Coalport
Easton
Delaware Division Coal Company
Bristol
Delaware River
Department of Internal Affairs
State Public Service Commission
Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
Telegraph Ponders Dinner Drapery and Debts
A curious column mocks dietary advice and debt, noting green cucumbers may blue the mood, and lampoons political ambitions. It references Mr. Bryan, Dr Dernburg, and German policy with satirical quips about future elections and wartime tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Hardihood
Germany
Dernburg
Dr. Dernburg
Love for Woman Pushes Italy Into War Ally Side
Alice Robe reports from Rome that a private struggle between Giolitti and Queen Helena shaped Italy’s shift to the Allies. The Montenegrin queen’s influence over the king helped overturn neutralist plots and push Italy toward arms, ending a period of diplomatic hesitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Robe
Rome
Italy
Giolitti
Helena
Montengro
Villa Savoia
Fins of a Submarine Revealed in Navy Craft
A photo in Popular Mechanics shows submarine fins or lateral rudders on United States Navy subs. The fins attach by ball and socket joints and can rotate to enable level ascent or descent and are folded into recesses when not in use. Porpoising is avoided in normal submarine operation.
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Germany
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
United States
Lusitania Anc
Mercantile Marine
Seton Vaterland
Hamburg-American Company
New York
Olympic
George Washington
Lloyd
Amerika
Hamburg
Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Boston
German-American Petroleum Company
Ger
America
Europe
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Tropics
North Atlantic
United States Navy
Popular Mechanics
New Casting Machine Boosts Coin Production at Philadelphia Mint
Popular Mechanics notes a new casting machine at the Philadelphia Mint that produces ingots over five times heavier than prior ones. The system includes larger rolls for coin plate blanks to speed daily output, meeting annual demand of about 100 million one-cent pieces and 60 million nickels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Political currents shift as parties regroup in Pennsylvania
Senator Penrose and Congressman Griest cruise off Atlantic City while plans unfold for a Philadelphia fall party ticket. McKean judges race heats up with J. M. Bouton support. Lackawanna seeks county controller. Bucks GOP set to hear Lt. Gov. McClain. Prohibition era tensions rise as Republicans gain ground and Democrats face split pressure before autumn campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
W. W. Griest
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
J. M. Bouton
McKean County
McKean
E. A. Jones
Lackawanna County
Bucks County
Republican Committee
Frank B. McClain
Cumberland County
John W. Wetzel
E. M. Biddle
Bryan
Wilson
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Dauphin County Democratic Committee
Jefferson’s Ten Rules Practical maxims for self discipline
A list of Benjamin Franklin style maxims advising self reliance thrift and self control. It includes do today what you can and never trouble others, avoid unnecessary purchases, value prudent responses, and count to calm when angry.
What Next Bill Bryan Might Do After Cabinet Exit
A reflective verse traces Bill Bryan through failed presidential bids, a stint as Secretary of State, and a cabinet resignation. It questions his next move as he leaves national service and ponders future plans for the enduring political figure.
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Bill
Bill Bryan
History of the flag and the birth of Stars and Stripes
Michael E. Stroup read a Flag Day address tracing flags from the King’s Colors and early ensigns to Betsy Ross’s design and the 1777 banner. It covers 1776 independence, 1783 star patterns, and color meanings with naval flag practices.
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England
Scotland
Fathers of the Republic
Mather
Bunker Hill
Continental Army
Navy
St. George
St. Andrew
George Washington
Cambridge
Massachusetts
John Paul Jones
Alfred
Congress
Betsy Ross
Arch Street
Philadelphia
France
Vermont
Kentucky
Holland
Michael E. Stroup
Harrisburg News Mixes Welfare Talks with Local War Echoes
The piece highlights George S. Comstock’s role in organizing industrial welfare conferences with the Engineers' Society of Pennsylvania and notes national attention. It recounts fishing law changes, school code amendments, and debates on enforcing laws against foreigners keeping dogs. It also covers transit crowds, ocean liner signage, and a Harrisburg visit by Charles S. Hamlin of the Federal Reserve System with local color about German American residents and neutral attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Comstock
Comstock
Engineers’ Society of Pennsylvania
John Price Jackson
Elisabelstown
Harrisburg
England
Letters to the Editor on Sunday excursions and the Sabbath
A reader argues Sunday excursions pose no harm and promote local pride by attracting visitors. The letter contends banning trips would push people to travel anyway, since the Sabbath is a day off earned by workers. It emphasizes humane considerations and defends Sabbath freedom.
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The
Telegraph
Capitol
Europe
Bermudas
West
Our Daily Laugh Not A Taki Actress
Daily humor item noting a playful exchange about a leading woman and a joke about a car accident ending with a broken lamp. The dialogue features two managers and a banter over a faux illness and a misfortune, reflecting light comic tone.
Books and Magazines Quick Picture of War Literature
A Chicago bookseller notes strong demand for Howard D Wheeler Are We Ready and lists other war related titles. Houghton Mifflin reports second impressions of Kreisler Four Weeks in the Trenches and Usher Pan-Germanism, with international editions and author lectures planned at Columbia University. New works from Rinehart, Knibbs, Emerson, Upward, and others are slated for fall publication, while William Lindsey’s Red Wine of Roussillon shifts to fall release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Howard D. Wheeler
Houghton Mifflin Co
Fritz Kreisler
Dallas Love Sharpe
Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Jessie Rittenhouse
Columbia University
Miss Rittenhouse
Hughton Mifflin Co
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Oscar W. Firkins
Roland Hall
Allen Upward
Paradise Found
Roussillon
Houghton Mifflin Company
Harrisburg Letter List Remains At Post Office June 12 1915
Harrisburg Pennsylvania post office lists letters remaining for the week ending June 12 1915. Ladies and Gentlemen lists include numerous named individuals with addresses and titles. firms and foreign names noted. The notice urges recipients to refresh street numbers to ensure prompt delivery.
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Harrisburg
Ella Bailor
Emma Balsbach
Helen Boak
Lula Boswell
Sarah Bowman
J. Boyer
Carrie Dekjer
Emily Ellis
Julius W. Erickson
Myrtle Evans
Louis Forman
Katie Garrett
Catherine Gaston
Carla Gilbert
G. J. B. Gilbert
Bessie Parker
Edith Pierce
Edna Reed
D. L
Harry Rily
E. C. Smith
Francis Smith
Catherine Taylor
Fannie Togan
Elsie Tucker
Irs
Jac Williams
Carrie Kingst
J. W. Andsley
W. W. Armentrout
Walter S. Baer
H. Baker
Albert W. Becker
Harris Hoyt
R. A. Hubber
Howard G. Huber
E. C. Janker
Ed. Johnson
L. R. Jones
Ilhar Karotz
Robert Keller
John Koch
Albert Marlatt
James W. Maston
Pierre Mathers
George S. Miller
Charles J. Moller
Wm. H. Mumper
Edgar O. Peters
Leonard Powell
A. Smith
Edward Smith
M. Stance
F. A. Stevenson
Simon Stine
C. T. Stuart
H. B. Tietrich
W. L. Titlow
BE. O. Turker
Ph. Gis
F. Vandella
William Walborn
Larren
Spandim
White
John H. Witmer
C. A. Woodbine
F. A. Wyers
L. W. Yost
J. F. Young
Golden Rul Utlery Co
S. Grumbacher & Son
Irah Manufacturing Co
Ideal Music Store
Pittsburgh Construction Co
Foreign
Mrs. Wm. McLean
Fagnani da Marino
Julippo Macrni
Talestino Gi
Governors, leaders and grads feature in state events
Governor Brumbaugh remarked in Allentown that governors are part of the passing show. Charlemagne Tower is touring the Delaware valley toward New York. Senator Henry S. Walbers of York became vice president of the State Launderers Association. E. J. Cattell addressed Temple University graduates in Philadelphia. James B. Hughes of Bellefonte was the oldest graduate at Princeton’s commencement.
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Brumbaugh
Allentown
cCharlemagne Tower
New York State
Delaware Valley
Henrys. Walbers
York
State Launderers' Association
E. J. Cattell
Philadelphia City Statistician
Temple University
James B. Hughes
Bellefonte
Princeton
Siderable material for the allied
The fragment mentions substantial material for allied efforts but lacks clear names, dates, or events. The readable bits indicate a discussion of resources or supplies and their role in a broader coalition strategy. No concrete actions or outcomes are stated.
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the Telegraph Printing CO
E. J. Stackpole
Royster
Gus M. Steinmetz
Telegraph Building
Federal Square
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Pennsylvania Associated Dailies
Fifth Avenue Building
New York City
Hasbrook
Story & Brooks
Western
Advertising
Chicago, Ill
Allen & Ward
H. Wood
aNa
Champ Clark
Frank Wahl
Tarentum
Milwaukee
Russia
Boston Transcript
St. Louis
Repubic
Great Britain
Wall Street Journal
Washington Party
Scranton
United and Harmonious
Republican Party
William Wilhelm
Progressive League
William Flinn
Flinn
Jefferson
Swatara
Steelton
Charles S. Hamlin
Reserve Bank System
Secon’ Street
Amity
Joe
Roland G. Usher
Fernando Duran
Biblioteca Corona
Madrid
Copp, Clark Co., Ltd
Emma C. Dowd
Henry Herbert Knibbs
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Milwaukee Journal
Armles
Civic Club
Ben Strouse
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